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Owen Farrell ban decision reached with shock outcome for England fly-half
This is why Owen Farrell is free to play immediately
Opinion: Don’t block path for Georgian rugby talent!
The Lelos boss wants opportunities for his nation's 'Golden Generation'
Test rugby stars who have gone to tackle school
World Rugby introduced its Coaching Intervention Programme in July 2021 and since then several international rugby players have gone to ‘tackle school’ as it’s known. The programme was formally adopted…
France’s Romain Ntamack out of World Cup with ACL injury
France fly-half Romain Ntamack is out of the World Cup with an ACL injury. Ntamack was helped off the pitch at Saint-Etienne’s Stade Geoffroy-Guichard with a knee problem after 56…
Jack van Poortvliet out of World Cup as England call-up replacement
England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet is out of the World Cup after it was confirmed he will need ankle surgery on the injury he picked up against Wales on Saturday.…
Farrell red card puts World Cup in doubt after England discipline disaster
The England captain was one of four cards in 19-17 victory over Wales
Huge England injury scare ahead of World Cup as key player hobbles off
There was a huge England injury scare at Twickenham as key scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet was helped from the field against Wales. Leicester nine van Poortvliet picked up what appeared…
Who is Manie Libbok? Ten things you should know about the South Africa fly-half
Manie Libbok was the only recognised 10 in South Africa’s squad for the World Cup in France that features four scrum-halves, though the 26-year-old Stormers star will have full-back Damian…
Analysis: Why being a specialist No 8 means little now
England have only selected one recognised No 8 in Billy Vunipola in their RWC squad